Liberia Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Overview
Liberia's primary completion rate stood at 57.80% in 2025, a decline of +0.05pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.80% by 2025. Liberia ranked 152nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 57.80% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.80% | −0.05pp | #152 |
| 2022 | 57.85% | −0.63pp | #129 |
| 2021 | 58.48% | +1.29pp | #136 |
| 2017 | 57.19% | −3.67pp | #129 |
| 2016 | 60.86% | +2.73pp | #137 |
| 2014 | 58.13% | −5.28pp | #133 |
| 2011 | 63.42% | +5.77pp | #120 |
| 2009 | 57.65% | +0.08pp | #121 |
| 2008 | 57.56% | −4.36pp | #117 |
| 2006 | 61.93% | +34.35pp | #106 |
| 1978 | 27.58% | – | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's primary completion rate was 57.80% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's primary completion rate peaked at 63.42% in 2011.
The lowest primary completion rate in Liberia was 27.58% in 1978.
Liberia ranks 152nd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's primary completion rate is projected to reach 57.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Liberia in 2025 was 57.80%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Liberia Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}